We architect and deploy secure, auditable smart contracts that form the core of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on OpenZeppelin standards and includes comprehensive unit testing and formal verification for critical logic.
Immutable Academic Research Data Repository
Smart Contract Development
Production-ready smart contracts built with enterprise-grade security and gas optimization.
Deliver a battle-tested, gas-efficient contract suite in 2-4 weeks, ready for mainnet deployment.
- Protocol Development: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, staking, governance, and DeFi vaults. - Security First: Multi-stage audits, automated vulnerability scanning, and adherence to Consensys Diligence best practices.
- Gas Optimization: Achieve up to 40% lower transaction costs through advanced optimization techniques.
Core Technical Capabilities
We deliver the foundational infrastructure for immutable, verifiable, and compliant academic data. Our stack is engineered for long-term integrity, researcher trust, and seamless integration with existing scholarly workflows.
Immutable Data Anchoring
Anchor research datasets, code, and publications to public blockchains (Ethereum, Solana) or enterprise-grade L2s (Polygon, Base) for permanent, tamper-proof verification. Each record receives a cryptographic proof of existence.
Decentralized Storage Integration
Securely store large datasets and files on decentralized networks like IPFS, Arweave, or Filecoin. We manage the pinning, retrieval, and CID (Content Identifier) anchoring to ensure persistent, censorship-resistant availability.
Smart Contract Framework for Provenance
Deploy custom smart contracts to manage data lineage, access permissions, and citation tracking. Automate attribution and royalties for data re-use with programmable logic on EVM or Solana.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Privacy
Implement zk-SNARKs (via Circom) or zk-STARKs to enable verifiable computations on sensitive data. Researchers can prove results without exposing raw datasets, ensuring privacy and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
API Gateway & Standardization
Provide RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with existing lab systems, journals, and data repositories (like Dataverse, Zenodo). Standardize metadata schemas (Schema.org, DCAT) for interoperability.
Security & Compliance Audits
All smart contracts and system architecture undergo rigorous security audits by third-party firms. We ensure compliance with data sovereignty laws and institutional review board (IRB) requirements for research data.
Tangible Outcomes for Your Institution
Our immutable research repository delivers concrete, verifiable results that enhance your institution's credibility, operational efficiency, and research integrity.
Unassailable Data Integrity
Every research dataset, methodology, and result is cryptographically sealed on-chain, creating a permanent, tamper-proof audit trail. Eliminate disputes over data provenance and ensure findings are reproducible and trusted by publishers and peers.
Accelerated Publication & Funding
Provide verifiable, time-stamped proof of discovery and methodology to journals and grant committees. Reduce administrative back-and-forth and accelerate the path from research to recognition and funding.
Streamlined Compliance & Audits
Automate compliance with data retention and reproducibility mandates (e.g., NIH, NSF). Our system generates immutable logs, simplifying internal and external audits and reducing associated overhead.
Enhanced Cross-Institution Collaboration
Securely share sensitive or preliminary data with verified partners using granular, cryptographically enforced access controls. Collaborate with confidence while maintaining full control over your intellectual property.
Future-Proofed Research Legacy
Preserve your institution's research output in a decentralized, censorship-resistant format. Ensure long-term accessibility and citability, safeguarding academic contribution against data loss or platform obsolescence.
Reduced IT & Storage Overhead
Leverage a secure, managed blockchain infrastructure instead of building and maintaining complex, in-house data integrity systems. Shift from CapEx to a predictable operational model.
Structured Development Path
A phased approach to building your immutable academic research data repository, balancing speed, features, and long-term scalability.
| Capability | Proof-of-Concept | Production-Ready | Institutional |
|---|---|---|---|
On-Chain Data Anchoring & Verification | |||
IPFS/Arweave Integration for Data Storage | |||
Customizable Access Control & Permissions | Basic Roles | Granular (e.g., Reviewer, PI) | Advanced (SAML/SSO) |
Smart Contract Audit & Security Review | Internal Review | External Audit (1 firm) | External Audit (2+ firms) |
Frontend Dashboard & User Interface | Basic Explorer | Custom UI/UX | White-Label Portal |
API & SDK for System Integration | Read-Only API | Full REST/GraphQL API | Dedicated SDK & Support |
Data Schema Standardization (e.g., CERIF, Dublin Core) | Basic Metadata | Custom Schema Mapping | Multi-Standard Support |
Deployment & Infrastructure Management | Testnet Only | Mainnet + Managed Nodes | Multi-Chain + Dedicated Infrastructure |
Ongoing Support & Maintenance SLA | Best Effort | Business Hours | 24/7 with 4h Response |
Estimated Timeline | 4-6 Weeks | 8-12 Weeks | 12+ Weeks |
Typical Investment | $25K - $50K | $75K - $150K | Custom Quote |
Our Development & Integration Process
A structured, milestone-driven approach to deliver a secure, compliant, and fully functional research data repository on the blockchain. We provide clear deliverables at every stage, ensuring alignment with your research governance and technical requirements.
Architecture & Protocol Design
We design a tailored data architecture, selecting the optimal blockchain (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, Solana) and data anchoring strategy (on-chain hashes vs. on-chain storage) to balance cost, permanence, and compliance with your institution's data policies.
Smart Contract & Data Model Development
Development of core smart contracts for data provenance, access control (role-based permissions), and immutable audit logs. We implement data schemas (e.g., using IPFS CIDs, Arweave) and ensure compliance with standards like ERC-721 for unique datasets.
Secure Data Ingestion Pipeline
Build a robust backend service to hash, encrypt (where required), and anchor research data (PDFs, datasets, code) to the chosen decentralized storage network. Includes integrity verification and metadata management.
Frontend & Researcher Portal
Develop a clean, intuitive web portal for researchers to submit data, manage permissions, view provenance history, and cite immutable dataset identifiers. Integrates with institutional authentication (OAuth/SAML).
Security Audit & Compliance Review
Comprehensive smart contract audit by third-party security firms and a review of the system architecture against relevant data governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR for anonymized data, institutional IRB policies).
Deployment, Monitoring & Handover
Managed deployment to production (mainnet/testnet as required), configuration of monitoring for node health and data integrity, and full documentation & training handover to your technical team.
Build vs. Buy: Traditional Cloud vs. Blockchain Repository
A technical and economic comparison of building a custom academic data repository on traditional cloud infrastructure versus implementing Chainscore's managed blockchain solution.
| Critical Factor | Build In-House (Traditional Cloud) | Buy with Chainscore (Blockchain) |
|---|---|---|
Time to Initial Deployment | 6-12 months | 4-8 weeks |
Data Integrity & Immutability | Manual, complex to enforce | Native, cryptographically guaranteed |
Provenance & Audit Trail | Custom logging (vulnerable) | Built-in, tamper-proof ledger |
Initial Development Cost | $250K - $600K+ | $75K - $200K |
Annual Maintenance & Ops Cost | $80K - $150K (team + infra) | $25K - $60K (managed SLA) |
Security & Audit Burden | High (your responsibility) | Low (pre-audited templates, ongoing monitoring) |
Interoperability (Crossref, ORCID) | Custom API development | Pre-built, standardized adapters |
Disaster Recovery & Redundancy | Complex multi-region setup | Inherent via decentralized nodes |
Team Requirements | 3-5 Sr. DevOps + Blockchain Engineers | 1-2 Integrators + our support |
Long-Term Data Accessibility | Vendor/platform lock-in risk | Chain-agnostic, future-proof storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about our process, security, and outcomes for building on-chain research data solutions.
We implement a multi-layered integrity protocol. Data is hashed using SHA-256 and anchored to a public blockchain (Ethereum, Polygon, or a custom L2) upon ingestion. We utilize IPFS for decentralized storage with content-addressed CIDs, and all data mutations are recorded as verifiable, timestamped transactions. This creates a cryptographically secure, tamper-evident audit trail that meets academic and regulatory standards for data provenance.
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